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27 Apr 2021 12:15
Commercial Court dismisses in its entirety the Danish Government’s claims in Skatteforvaltningen (the Danish Customs and Tax Administration) v Solo Capital PartOn 27 April 2021 Mr Justice Andrew Baker handed down judgment in Skatteforvaltningen (the Danish Customs and Tax Administration) v Solo Capital Partners LLP (in special administration) and others [2021] EWHC 974 (Comm), dismissing a landmark case brought by the Kingdom of Denmark’s tax revenue more...
27 Apr 2021 12:11
The Court of Appeal gives guidance on s36 Limitation Act 1980: HMRC v IGE USA Investments & OrsThe Court of Appeal (Henderson LJ, with whom Asplin and Birss LJJ agreed) has handed down judgment in HMRC v IGE USA Investments and others, an important appeal about the scope of the notoriously difficult section 36 of the Limitation Act 1980. Section 36 provides that the time limits for claims more...
27 Apr 2021 11:30
International intra-group corporate liability: An update on Okpabi v ShellWhen can a parent company be liable for the acts of an international subsidiary? The question has hit the UK courts several times in recent years. Nick Lees offers some practical advice on the complex questions of jurisdiction and intra-group corporate liability. Jurisdiction and liability The more...
27 Apr 2021 11:24
Breathing Space - giving debtors time to breatheAs of 4th May 2021, there will be a new scheme, which will allow struggling debtors time to ‘breathe’ and time to sort out their financial struggles. This new scheme is called The Debt Respite Scheme (Breathing Space) Guidance and comes from a new piece of legislation called The Debt Respite Scheme more...
27 Apr 2021 11:23
Dog bite compensation claimsDuring “lockdown”, owning a dog has become a popular choice for many people particularly those living alone and facing months in isolation or those looking for a reason to enjoy the great outdoors. However, many are coming to realise that having a dog is not all fun and games. A dog is hard work more...
27 Apr 2021 11:08
Business and Property Courts in Liverpool gear up for growthThe Business and Property Courts in Liverpool are gearing up for growth as Covid-19 restrictions ease. In November 2020, Neil Cadwallader was appointed as Liverpool’s first full time, Business and Property Court Judge for Chancery and Circuit Commercial cases, following a long and successful career more...
27 Apr 2021 11:03
HUNT V ANNOLIGHT LTDDouglas Denton recently acted for one of the Defendants in an appeal in the High Court in Birmingham in the case of Hunt v Annolight Ltd. Mr Justice Saini dismissed the Claimant’s appeal from the Order of His Honour Judge Godsmark QC and held that the Court did have jurisdiction to require a more...
26 Apr 2021 15:36
Robin Howard acts as counsel for three brothers in high profile contested will dispute over £ 850,000 family house3PB’s experienced barrister Robin Howard acted as counsel for three brothers who have lost an appeal for an inheritance claim for £ 850,000 after the initial trial was made unfair because of the attitude of the original trial judge. The case came to court in 2019 and the judge ruled that all £ more...
26 Apr 2021 15:24
Bankruptcy annulment and divorce (Lin v Gudmundsson (a bankrupt) and others)This article was first published by Lexis®PSL on 8 April 2021. Restructuring and Insolvency analysis: The courts recognise the possibility of party to divorce proceedings attempting to use the protection of a bankruptcy order as a shield against the claims of the spouse for ancillary relief. Where a more...
26 Apr 2021 15:18
To blindly go? Learning (or not) from pandemic policingHow did policing adapt during the pandemic? And now lockdown is lifting, which changes should we keep and which should we lose? Two new reports from the body responsible for inspecting police forces (HMICFRS) attempt to address these questions, with mixed success. One welcome contribution is the more...
22 Apr 2021 13:51
The Academy Awards 2021 are nearly here: a reminder to protect your creative work!The highly anticipated Oscars are coming up this weekend and will showcase achievements in film, art, science and writing. It’s a timely reminder to make sure your own creative work is protected! Whatever industry your business is in, creative ideas, designs and written work are very valuable and more...
19 Apr 2021 15:14
The Weekly Round-Up: Amnesty unimpressed and government care home guidance “grossly discriminatory”In the news: On Wednesday, Amnesty International released its 2020/21 report on the state of the world’s human rights. Amnesty’s UK director, Kate Allen, also called for an inquiry into the government’s handling of the pandemic and said “the government is now shamefully trying to strip away our more...
19 Apr 2021 13:53
Finding a court or tribunalOur ‘Court and tribunal finder’ tool is more than just a directory. More than 350,000 people look for information about courts or tribunals each month, totalling more than 1.5 million page views. The information people look for covers a wide range of things, such as how to get to a court or tribunal more...
15 Apr 2021 11:11
An employer’s guide to stress in the workplace: assessing the risks and taking actionStress awareness month has been held every April in the UK since 1992. Despite an increased public awareness of how stress affects health and the workplace, according to the Stress Management Society many UK adults still feel overwhelmed or unable to cope with the demands of their job. Working more...
13 Apr 2021 10:53
Is prosecution counter-productive? New US research says it can beThere is a strong belief that criminal sanctions reduce crime. But a new study from the USA suggests the opposite is the case for minor crimes. 80% of cases processed by the US criminal justice system are “misdemeanours”. Misdemeanour offences include minor criminal damage, “disorderly conduct, more...
13 Apr 2021 10:41
What is the true value of a companion animal?Pendragon v Coom [2021] EW Misc 4 CC (22 March 2021) As we all know, the acquisition of puppies during lockdown has gone through the roof with the inevitable sad consequences of remorse followed by neglect and even abandonment. Dog theft has spiralled as the market responds by escalating the price more...
12 Apr 2021 15:37
Download your free HR roadmap out of lockdownIt’s 12 April, which can only mean one thing… not only are non-essential shops, gyms and leisure facilities permitted to reopen, but pubs and restaurants can also open for outdoor service! Now we’ve reached this important milestone in the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, is your business more...
12 Apr 2021 11:38
Out of sight but not out of mind: Health and safety implications for staff working at homeAs the UK heads out of lockdown, many businesses are assessing whether their staff should continue working remotely, return to the office on a part time basis or return to the workplace full time. If your staff will continue to work remotely, your health and safety responsibilities still apply as more...
8 Apr 2021 13:45
An employer’s roadmap out of lockdown: key legal considerationsMonday 29 March 2021 heralded one of the the first steps on the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, with outdoor sporting facilities being permitted to reopen and the official ‘stay at home’ order coming to an end. As the UK* starts cautiously easing out of lockdown and businesses begin to put in more...
6 Apr 2021 10:26
The Weekly Round-Up: New Police Powers and Domestic Abuse in the Family CourtsOn Friday, former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett raised his issues with the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, an enormous piece of legislation that reforms much existing legislation and common law offences. Lord Blunkett pointed to the difficulties the police could face in interpreting the more...
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